"put off by" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 被...嚇退
• 因...感到反感

Definition

因某個負面細節或經歷而對某事或某人失去興趣；因某事感到反感或沮喪。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

“Put off by” 用於非正式表達，描述因某個負面細節被勸退或反感。常見於“was put off by”等搭配。不要和“put off”（延期）混淆。常用來描述食物、人、地方或想法等。

Examples

She was put off by the strong smell of the cheese.

她因為起司的濃烈氣味**被嚇退了**。

Many tourists are put off by the high prices.

許多遊客因為高價**被勸退了**。

He is easily put off by loud noises.

他很容易被大聲噪音**嚇退**。

I was really put off by his rude attitude at dinner.

他晚餐時的無禮態度真的**讓我反感**。

Don’t be put off by how it looks—it tastes amazing!

別**因外表被嚇退**，味道真的很好！

She almost got put off by all the paperwork, but decided to apply anyway.

她差點因為這些繁瑣文件**放棄**，但還是決定申請。